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In every episode, EC&M Editor-in-Chief Ellen Parson and NEC Consultant Russ LeBlanc sit down to discuss difficult-to-decipher concepts surrounding the National Electrical Code in 15 minutes or less.

  1. MAR 2

    The Placement of Barriers in Relation to Electrical Equipment

    In this episode of EC&M Code Conversations, Editor-in-Chief Ellen Parson and Code Consultant Russ LeBlanc discuss 2023 NEC changes related to the placement of barriers in relation to electrical equipment.

    7 min

  2. FEB 16

    Understanding General Requirements of the NEC, Part 11 — EC&M Code Conversations Highlights

    In EC&M Code Conversations highlights, Ellen Parson, editor-in-chief of EC&M, is highlighting some of the most popular Code content from the magazine and website, but this time brought to you in audio form, in case you missed it. In this episode, we’re featuring "Understanding General Requirements of the NEC, Part 11" by Mark Lamendola. This episode discusses Section 110.22, which provides the requirements for identification of disconnecting means.

    6 min

  3. FEB 2

    Changes to the Location of Service Equipment for Docks and Marinas

    In this episode of EC&M Code Conversations, Editor-in-Chief Ellen Parson and Code Consultant Russ LeBlanc discuss changes pertaining to the location of service equipment for docks and marinas.

    6 min

  4. JAN 19

    Understanding General Requirements of the NEC, Part 10 — EC&M Code Conversations Highlights

    In EC&M Code Conversations highlights, Ellen Parson, editor-in-chief of EC&M, is highlighting some of the most popular Code content from the magazine and website, but this time brought to you in audio form, in case you missed it. In this episode, we’re featuring "Understanding General Requirements of the NEC, Part 10" by Mark Lamendola. This episode discusses Sec. 110.15, which requires marking the high leg of a delta-connected 4-wire system where the midpoint of one phase is grounded.

    5 min

  5. JAN 5

    Test and Maintenance Protocols Surrounding Emergency Systems

    In this episode of EC&M Code Conversations, Editor-in-Chief Ellen Parson and Code Consultant Russ LeBlanc discuss changes to test and maintenance protocols surrounding emergency systems and how they’re commissioned per the 2023 NEC.

    9 min

  6. 12/15/2025

    Understanding General Requirements of the NEC, Part 9 — EC&M Code Conversations Highlights

    In EC&M Code Conversations highlights, Ellen Parson, editor-in-chief of EC&M, is highlighting some of the most popular Code content from the magazine and website, but this time brought to you in audio form, in case you missed it. In this episode, we’re featuring "Understanding General Requirements of the NEC, Part 9" by Mark Lamendola. This episode examines Sec. 110.14 and the general requirements for electrical connections.

    5 min

  7. 12/12/2025

    2026 NEC Code Changes: Key Impacts for Electrical Contractors - Microgrids and Critical Systems

    EC&M Editor-in-Chief, Ellen Parson, discusses “2026 NEC Code Changes: Key Impacts for Electrical Contractors” with subject matter expert Chad Kennedy, Director of Industry Standards for Schneider Electric. In this final piece of three video interviews, we’ll explore several key NEC revisions around microgrids and critical systems — and the new NEC rules that help keep them safe and dependable. The video highlights new rules designed to improve safety, reliability, and the integration of distributed energy resources (DERs) into building electrical systems, as well as major code changes including updates to NEC 705.11, 705.20, and 705.32. We also discuss how critical-system requirements have been revised in several key areas, including bypass and isolation for emergency transfer equipment (700.6), microgrid/DER interconnection equipment for emergency power (700.12(F)), and enhanced protection of conductors for critical systems. This Code Conversation explains the revised requirements for microgrids, critical systems, source connections, disconnecting means, and ground-fault protection to improve safety, reliability, and maintainability in modern electrical installations.

    25 min

  8. 12/01/2025

    How the 2023 NEC Addressed Hazards Associated with Horticultural Lighting

    In this episode of EC&M Code Conversations, Editor-in-Chief Ellen Parson and Code Consultant Russ LeBlanc discuss how the 2023 NEC addressed hazards associated with the growing (no pun intended) horticultural lighting industry. Learn all about these Code revisions and what's to come in future Code cycles.

    15 min
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In every episode, EC&M Editor-in-Chief Ellen Parson and NEC Consultant Russ LeBlanc sit down to discuss difficult-to-decipher concepts surrounding the National Electrical Code in 15 minutes or less.

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  • Creator
    ecmwebcodeconversations
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2026
  • Episodes
    88
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